Lean Leadership
This Certified Lean Master course provides a complete package of education, application, and coaching for those seeking to navigate the cultural challenges with leading a lean transformation. The curriculum for this class expands upon the Certified Lean Practitioner and Certified Lean Expert courses to examine the advanced topics required by those seeking to create a sustainable organization.
As a Lean Master, you will be able to design and lead the Lean Transformation program for your organization.
Leveraging a powerful, yet easy to navigate, learning management system, this course provides a variety of educational techniques. Examples include videos, articles, and podcasts.
Lean Certification Options
100% online leveraging our easy-to-use learning management system. Enjoy the flexibility of 24/7 access, allowing you to study whenever and wherever you want. You can also take advantage of optional check-ins with your course instructor to ensure you’re progressing smoothly.
Customized programs for organizations with 8 to 12 candidates. This is your chance to craft a schedule of training and coaching which allows you to run multiple Lean projects and see incredible results.
Contact us to discuss how we can customize the certification experience for your team.
What's Involved?
This course has everything you need:
- A package of online tools you will access through a state-of-the-art learning management system
- Articles, videos, podcasts, and assignments laid out for you to learn and then apply what your learn
- A deep dive assessment into your lean transformation program
- Coaching from an instructor at every step along the way; you will not be alone on this journey of discovery
- A certification exam with the opportunity to earn personal recognition as a Certified Lean Master
Throughout the course, you will work a project to improve the Lean Transformation program at your organization. You will audit your lean program and craft a roadmap to close any gaps. You will identify the leadership challenges which are often the most challenging gaps to close.
For most people, your time investment will need to be about 4 to 6 hours per week for 14 weeks.
Prerequisites for Certified Lean Master
Certified Lean Practitioner and Certified Lean Expert are required.
Top 5 Benefits of Earning a Lean Master Certification
Career Advancement
With our comprehensive program, you'll gain hands-on experience assessing and improving the Lean Transformation program for your organization. You will identify opportunities, make course corrections, and craft a roadmap, which will immediately benefit your organization. As you broaden your skill set and knowledge, you'll set yourself up for higher pay and exciting career opportunities.
Organizational Value
Certified Lean Masters have the skills to keep a Lean Transformation program energized and effective. Keeping everyone engaged and capable to support improvement projects, solve complex problems, and deliver continuous improvement is essential for crafting a sustainable organization. Our Lean certification program ensures you're up to speed with international standards, keeping your organization ahead of the curve in the global market.
Knowledge Validation
The Certified Lean Master credential validates your expertise in Lean principles and methodologies, providing employers with a trusted assurance of your knowledge. We are members of the Credential Registry, an organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about all credentials.
Collaborative Community
Through our Lean Master certification, you gain valuable skills and become part of a thriving community of Lean professionals. As Thom Mandl emphasizes, engaging with this community offers invaluable networking opportunities and access to industry events, allowing you to stay current with best practices and emerging trends.
Continuous Improvement
Self-improvement is essential for thriving in today's world. Investing in personal development not only enhances individual capabilities, but also contributes to organizational success. People who continuously seek opportunities for growth, bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to their teams. This fosters increased collaboration, successful problem solving, and overall team effectiveness.
7 Modules
1. Organizational Assessments
2. Articulating Your Program
3. Leading Change
4. Performance Management
5. Suppliers to Customers
6. All Hands on Deck
7. Trends in Lean
Module 1
Organizational Assessments
Lean Audits
Cultural Transformation
Measuring Progress
Industry Standards
Self-Assessment
Module 2
Articulating Your Program
Program Structure
Establishing Standards
Communicating Goals
Maintaining Momemtum
Giving Back
Module 3
Leading Change
Lean With Humility
Roles and Responsibilities
Management Systems
Coaching Skills
Dealing with Resistance
Module 4
Performance Management
Balanced Scorecard
Driving Behavior
Root Cause Analysis
Powerful Measurements
Emerging Trends
Module 5
Suppliers to Customers
Collaboration Techniques
Customer Relationship Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain Management
Sales and Operation Planning
Module 6
All Hands on Deck
Product and Service Development
Human Resource Management
Finance
Information Technology
Board of Directors
Module 7
Trends in Lean
Continuous Improvement
Engaging All Stakeholders
Leadership Development
Integration With Six Sigma
Sustainability
Support
You won't be alone:
- Participants have telephone, email, and online support
- Instructors are experienced experts able to help participants respond to challenges
- The learning management system is easy to navigate and includes an extensive "help" feature
- Materials include templates and samples which significantly enhance effectiveness
Who Are Certified Lean Masters?
Certified Lean Masters have a significant leadership role in the Lean Transformation program for their organization.
They ensure everyone is on the same page in terms of practicing the 5 Principles of Lean, running effective improvement projects, and practicing continuous improvement. Lean Masters will audit their Lean Transformation program and design a strategy which keeps everyone focused on crafting a sustainable organization.
Our project-oriented approach supports people from any type of organization and gives this class a competitive advantage you won't find with most other classes.
Register for 100% Online Class: Price = $1,800.00
Customized Lean Certification Classes
Contact us with any questions about 100% online courses or about customized options for any of our Lean certifications and other classes.
Credential Registry
We are members of the Credential Registry, an organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about all credentials, a common description language to enable credential comparability, and a platform to search and retrieve information about credentials.
The best credentials are found at the Credential Registry.
Learn more at Credential Registry.
FAQs
How does Certified Lean Master relate to the other certification levels?
Lean Apprentice is the introductory certification and is designed for everyone at an organization which is pursuing a Lean Transformation.
Lean Practitioner gives you hands-on experience leading a value stream mapping project.
Lean Expert gives you hands-on experience leading a problem solving project.
Lean Master, this certification, walks you through an assessment of your organization’s Lean Transformation program and helps you build an improvement roadmap.
You can learn more at Lean Education Standards.
Is a Master the same as a Master Black Belt?
Historically, belts have been used for Six Sigma certifications, a methodology focused on reducing variation. Some companies have applied the belts to Lean training. The Master Black Belt would be a close match to Master, but it can be confusing as a Lean Master practices Lean and a Master Black Belt is focused on Six Sigma.
Collaborating with our customers and others, we have gone with Master as it’s a clear connection to a role required at organizations pursuing a Lean Transformation.
You can learn more at Lean Education Standards.
How long does it take to obtain a Lean Master certification?
For most people, your time investment will be about 4 to 6 hours per week for 14 weeks. Since the course is self-paced, you can go faster or slower.
The scope of your organizations Lean Transformation program will have the most influence on the time it takes you to complete the class.
What is involved with the organizational assessment project?
The scope of your organization's Lean Transformation program will define the scope of your project.
The best Lean Transformation programs cover all functional areas and many will extend to your supply chain partners. Only organizations stuck in the 1990s would limit their Lean Transformation to a small segment such as only focusing on manufacturing.
You can learn more at Improvement Program Assessment.
What support will be available to me as I complete my Lean certification?
Your assigned coach, will be available based on your preferences. You can connect with your coach via email, telephone, Zoom meetings, or through the learning management system. This customized approach allows you to get the most out of the course.
We are passionate about developing Lean leaders through education, application, and coaching. You will not be alone on this journey of discovery.
Can my organization go through Lean certification as a group?
Yes. It is very common for an organization to send waves of people through training. A Lean Transformation program is more energized and successful when everyone is on the same page.
One common approach is having 8 to 12 people take the class together and work on 4 to 6 projects. You can imagine the impact 4 to 6 projects can have on your organization!
Contact us to learn more.
How long does a Lean certification last?
Our Lean certifications need to be renewed every 5 years.
Our certification maintenance program is focused on keeping your skills refreshed through continuing education, improvement projects, and giving back.
Find more at Certification Maintenance.
How is Lean different from Lean Six Sigma?
Research into Lean Six Sigma reveals it is much more about Six Sigma and tends to have very little about the rich features of a Lean Transformation. Lean Six Sigma will often treat Lean as a collection of tools, you can sometime use when you work on a Six Sigma project.
Descriptions of Lean Six Sigma will often place a strong emphasis on using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. This methodology is big for Six Sigma projects and not very common for Lean projects.
You can learn more at What is Lean Six Sigma?
Can a Lean certification be integrated with other management systems?
Yes. Lean certifications can easily fit into other management systems.
Lean is more than a set of tools, it’s a mindset of empowerment and improvement. This transformational mindset can support many successful management systems.
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References
Course Information at the Credential Registry.